Allied Professionals' Drawings and Equipment Integration

Question 1

When coordinating with a security consultant, the interior designer’s drawings should show

Answer 1

the positioning of required lighting

Question 2

According to standard drawing convention, how would a set of construction drawings produced by an interior designer be organized?

title and index sheet, architectural, electrical, fire protection, interiors, mechanical, plumbing, structural

title and index sheet, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, fire protection drawings

title and index sheet, fire protection drawings, mechanical, electrical, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details

title and index sheet, architectural, interiors, mechanical, electrical, structural, plumbing, fire protection

Answer 2

title and index sheet, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, fire protection drawings

Question 3

When are mechanical, electrical, and plumbing details developed and coordinated with the interior drawings?

Answer 3

during construction drawings

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an effective tool for controlling moisture when detailing the area around a spa pool?
 flashing
 drainage
 adhesives
 sealants

Answer 4

adhesives

Although the correct selection of adhesive is important, the other three elements must be used correctly to prevent penetration of water to the substrates.

Question 5

Your client has decided they do not want to put a vent hood over their electric range but they do want a wall cabinet above.
At what height is the bottom of the wall cabinet above the cooking surface according to the International Building Code?

Answer 5

30”

M1901.1 Clearances.
Freestanding or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) to unprotected combustible material. Reduced clearances are permitted in accordance with the listing and labeling of the range hoods or ovens with integral exhaust.

Question 6

A compact filing system is an example of:

Answer 6

live load

Live loads include the loads of people, furniture, snow, and other moving equipment. However dead loads can also include permanent mechanical (moving) equipment also.

Interior designers should consult with structural engineers to determine if appropriate support exists for heavy and moving furniture or equipment.

Question 7

In working with an electrical engineer on a project, what information would the designer most likely put on the interior design power plan?

speaker locations

dedicated outlets

switch locations

conduit sizing

Answer 7

switch locations

Because the interior designer coordinates switch locations with furniture placement, they are the best answer.

The interior designer does not determine conduit size, and is not responsible for which outlets must be dedicated outlets. Speaker locations would be shown on the reflected ceiling plan.

Question 8

What type of plan would an interior designer show power on?

power and communications plan

floor plan

elevation

All of the above

Answer 8

power and communications plan

Question 9

In a larger set of construction drawings, which drawing number would indicate a plumbing drawing?

A2
M2
E2
FP2

Answer 9

M2

For larger drawing sets where consultants are involved, drawing page numbers are preceded with a capital letter designating the discipline involved. Plumbing is typically included in the M (mechanical) series.